Refractive Surgery

Our Locations
Photorefractive
Keratectomy (PRK)
Hurst
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PRK is a computer-controlled, wavefrontguided procedure that is completely
customized just like LASIK. However, with
PRK, no corneal flap is needed. The superficial
layer of the cornea is removed, followed by
custom laser vision correction. Since no flap
is created, the visual recovery is slower. The
first week after PRK the vision may be blurred,
and vision continues to improve for 6–8 weeks.
PRK is the visual equivalent to LASIK but has a
slower visual recovery. About 5–7% of patients
are better candidates for PRK instead of LASIK.
These are patients with thin corneas, dry eyes,
surface irregularities or other indications. PRK
is an excellent alternative to LASIK.
Ft. Worth
3405 Locke Ave., Suite 100
Ft. Worth, TX 76107
To Weatherford
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Clear Lens Removal:
The First Step: Call Today
The Surgeons
Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs
(Refractive Lens Exchange)
Finding out more about your refractive error is
your first step toward visual independence. Call
Texas Eye and Laser Center today at (817) 5406060 for your complimentary consultation. After
a detailed exam, we will present our findings and
discuss the best options to correct your vision.
At Texas Eye and Laser Center we offer several
refractive procedures to fit your visual needs and
personalize your treatment. Affordable financing
options are available to make LASIK possible for
all of our patients.
Brian D. Ranelle, DO
Once we reach our mid 40’s we lose the
ability to focus near objects. This loss of
accommodation is called presbyopia and
requires reading glasses or bifocals to focus
near objects or to read.
Another option to eliminate/reduce your need
for glasses or contacts is the increasingly
popular procedure of Clear Lens Removal.
This is similar to cataract removal in patients
that either do not have cataracts or have early
cataracts. There are many advantages of Clear
Lens Removal. First, the implant corrects both
distance and reading vision. Second, this is
a permanent vision correction that should
last the rest of your life. Third, Clear Lens
Removal is a blade-free procedure performed
with a femtosecond laser, which increases the
accuracy and precision of the procedure for
better visual outcomes. Fourth, monovision
is not necessary because reading vision
is corrected. And fifth, you will not develop
cataracts after Clear Lens Removal.
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The Visian Implant is a lens implant placed inside
the eye through a microscopic incision. These
implants are used in highly myopic eyes, which
generally are not good candidates for LASIK or
PRK. The implant is basically an implantable
contact lens. The procedure is short, and both
eyes are done the same day as an outpatient
procedure in our Ambulatory Surgery Center
(ASC). This is an excellent alternative to LASIK
or PRK, especially in highly myopic people.
Realistic Expectations/
Side Effects
The decision to have LASIK/Refractive surgery
is an important one that only you can make. It
is important that you have realistic expectations
and that your decision is based on facts.
Although we cannot guarantee a certain level of
vision, we leave nothing to chance to achieve
your best personal vision. Achieving visual
independence in the safest manner is our goal.
Potential Side Effects
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Glare
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Seeing halos around images
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Difficulty driving at night
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Fluctuating vision
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Dry eye
Although complications are rare, any surgical
procedure does carry some risk. Please make
sure your questions and concerns are answered
before your procedure. Let us know if you have
a history of eye problems such as dry eyes, poor
vision or anything that might affect your LASIK
surgery.
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Dr. Brian Ranelle is board certified by the
American Board of Ophthalmology, the
Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and
the American College of Eye Surgeons.
After graduating from University of Texas
in Austin and medical school in Kansas
City, Mo., he completed his internship and
ophthalmology residency in Detroit, Mi. He
received additional training during his fellowship with the
Houston Eye Associates.
Dr. Brian Ranelle has over 30 years of refractive surgery
experience and performed the first LASIK and CK
procedure in Ft. Worth, Tx., in 1997. He has extensive
experience with advanced blade-free cataract removal
techniques, including laser-assisted cataract removal,
the most advanced cataract procedure in the world. Dr.
Ranelle uses the advanced lens implants of ReSTOR®,
TECNIS®, Toric®, and Crystalens® to improve vision after
cataract removal. Dr. Ranelle is presently involved in clinical
trials for advanced lens implants to further improve visual
outcomes after cataract removal. He also has extensive
experience treating glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy
with lasers and ocular diseases.
Jerry G. Hu, MD
Dr. Jerry Hu completed a fellowship in
cornea and refractive surgery with the
world-renowned Jules Stein Eye Institute
at University of California, Los Angeles.
Dr. Jerry Hu graduated with honors from
Davidson College, N.C., and attended
Duke University School of Medicine.
Following his internship in California, he returned to Duke
University and completed his residency in ophthalmology.
Dr. Jerry Hu co-founded the Texas Eye Surgery Center,
which offers state-of-the-art ophthalmic surgeries in a
clean, pleasant and efficient outpatient setting.
Throughout his career, Dr. Jerry Hu has been active in
the forefront of ophthalmic surgeries, including bladefree femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, bladefree wavefront-guided custom IntraLASIK, and no-stitch
endothelial cornea transplants. Dr. Hu is among the select
surgeons in the Metroplex area who are fellowshiptrained
in modern laser refractive surgery, including blade-free
IntraLASIK, flapless LASEK, PRK, CK, as well as wavefront
custom treatment. Dr. Jerry Hu also pioneers the most
up-to-date surgical techniques in sutureless endothelial
cornea transplants and no-recurrence, no-stitch pterygium
surgery. In addition, Dr. Hu has extensive experience in the
treatment of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eyes and
other ocular diseases.
Refractive
Surgery
Are You a Candidate
for LASIK or Refractive
Surgery?
Refractive Errors
Normal Point of Focus
Doctor’s Note
Discover
Refractive Surgery
Refractive surgery is a term used for
several procedures designed to eliminate
or reduce nearsightedness, farsightedness
and astigmatism. The procedures include
Blade-Free All-Laser LASIK, PRK, Epilasik,
Visian Implant (ICL) and Clear Lens Removal
(Refractive Lens Exchange).
Normal vision – when your eye is “normal,” light
focuses directly on the retina, thus allowing for
clear vision.
Dr. Brian D. Ranelle
Dr. Jerry G. Hu
Texas Eye and Laser Center is proud to offer
these procedures and more to eliminate/reduce
your dependence on glasses and contact
lenses. During your personalized refractive
consultation you will meet your surgeon
and discuss which option is best for you. By
selecting the best procedure for you, we can
achieve your best personal vision.
With more than 45 years of combined
Imagine getting up in the morning and seeing
the alarm clock without glasses. Playing golf,
jogging, swimming, etc., without glasses or
contacts is now possible with LASIK and
other refractive procedures. Think how
your view of the world would change and
how the world would view you without
glasses or contact lenses.
LASIK, CK, PRK and ReSTOR/Crystalens
refractive surgery experience and thousands
of refractive cases performed in our LASIK
Center, Dr. Brian Ranelle and Dr. Jerry Hu leave
nothing to chance. They performed the first
in Tarrant County. They are committed
to advanced refractive techniques in a
caring atmosphere with a personalized
approach. It is our honor to serve
our refractive surgery patients.
From professional athletes to astronauts, LASIK
has changed lives by allowing a new-found
visual freedom. The first step to determine if you
are a good candidate for LASIK is to call Texas
Eye and Laser Center at (817) 540-6060 and
schedule a complimentary consultation. During
your refractive evaluation, all aspects of your eye
health will be considered to ensure you receive
the desired results from your LASIK procedure.
Myopia (Nearsightedness) – occurs when
distant objects are blurred and near objects are
in focus. This runs in families and is the most
common eye condition corrected by LASIK.
Have healthy eyes
Have an understanding of the procedure
and realistic expectations
Hyperopia (Farsightedness) – occurs when
distant and near objects are blurred. Age (young
or old) affects vision differently in farsightedness.
Follow post-op directions and appointments
Before proceeding with LASIK, a careful
evaluation is done to confirm your candidacy
and eye health. Certain factors, such as corneal
thickness, degree of refractive error, dryness
and more are considered. Based on the results
of your exam, our surgeons will recommend the
vision correction option best suited for you.
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LASIK – Custom Laser
Vision Correction
Facts:
LASIK (Laser Assisted in-situ Keratomileusis)
uses a computer-controlled excimer laser to
reshape the cornea to provide better vision.
This reshaping takes place under a protective
flap of corneal tissue. It is fast, easy and virtually
painless. Over 50 million LASIK procedures
have been performed worldwide. With LASIK,
your need for glasses or contact lenses can be
eliminated in most cases.
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Texas Eye and Laser Center performed the
first LASIK procedure in Tarrant County in
1997
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Performed the first refractive procedure in
Tarrant County in 1980
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Voted Top LASIK Surgeon in Tarrant
County for 2012
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Performed the first CK and PRK in Tarrant
County
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Dedicated in-office LASIK Center
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Performed the first ReSTOR and
Crystalens implant surgery with cataract
removal in Tarrant County
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Dedicated Ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgery
Center (ASC)
Great Results
with All-Laser LASIK
LASIK Candidate Checklist:
Be at least 18 years of age
Why Choose Texas Eye
and Laser Center
Astigmatism – occurs when the corneal shape
or curvature is different—steep in one direction
or flat in the other. This results in blurred vision.
People who are nearsighted or farsighted also
commonly have astigmatism.
The most common procedure to correct these
refractive errors is custom BLADE-FREE LASIK.
The decision to have LASIK is an important
one that only you can make. It is important
that you make your decision based on facts.
Our personalized approach at Texas Eye and
Laser Center is based on the safest method to
achieve your best personal vision using the most
advanced technology available anywhere.
Custom LASIK is the procedure of choice for
patients because they regain their vision quickly
with minimal or no discomfort. Laser vision
correction has truly revolutionized vision care.
Remember to stop wearing your contacts two
weeks before your exam to allow accurate
measurements during your exam.
A clinical study reported these
great results:*
100% could pass a driving test
98% could see 20/20 or better
70% could see better than 20/20
* Results from FDA trials.
Custom Blade-Free LASIK
Just like a fingerprint, each person’s vision
is unique to his/her eyes. Using advanced
technology developed to focus telescopes in
outer space and to track satellites, custom
LASIK was born. The information obtained from
our wavescan machine and measurements
taken during your exam are used to personalize
your laser vision correction. Using computercontrolled accuracy your cornea is reshaped
to achieve your best personal vision.
The actual laser vision correction to reshape
the cornea takes less than one minute with no
discomfort. You are in the laser room about 15
minutes for treatment of both eyes. The first
step in LASIK surgery is to create a corneal
flap. This essential first step is performed
with the IntraLASE laser. This allows complete
customization of the flap tailored for your eye.
This all-laser technique allows our surgeons
to deliver a safer and more precise LASIK
procedure, completely customized. With its
unique safety blade-free profile, all laser LASIK
with IntraLASE is the most advanced refractive
procedure available.